After surviving ex’s attack, woman discovers he was living in her attic ‘for some time’

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LAROSE, La. -- A woman who narrowly escaped after her ex-boyfriend attacked her with a knife was in for another shock when she learned he'd been living in her attic and stalking her, WGNO reports.

Authorities arrested 21-year-old Taylor Broussard, a fugitive facing nine active warrants for several felonies, in Baton Rouge, according to WWL-TV.

The unidentified woman first called police on April 29 to report Broussard had entered her home without permission.

On May 3, Broussard again forced his way inside and confronted the woman, who was alone in the house with a child, according to police reports.

Taylor Broussard (WGNO)

Broussard, who is 6-foot-2 began punching the woman and continued beating her as she attempted to shield the child, according to police.

Soon after, Broussard allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened the woman, slashing through a mattress and damaging several items in bedroom before the woman and child were able to escape to a neighbor's house to call for help.